Fall is around the corner but the daytime temperatures still reach into the 80s where I live. And whereas parts of the East Coast have been battered by rain, the hills are brown and drive in California, even Northern California. Let’s hope that changes this winter. But before I get ahead of myself, let’s enjoy the final days of summer, shall we?

Indie Author Weekly Roundup

5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Publishing Your First Book from BookWorks and by Frances Caballo: “We all make mistakes, right? And we learn from them – well most of the time. Joel Friedlander of TheBookDesigner.com frequently tells me that when he talks to new authors about what they should do once they publish a book, he usually tells them something to the effect of, “You should have prepared for your first book two years ago.” Ouch. But he’s right, of course.”